Upper layer of earth Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Upper layer of earth (7) featured in Puzzler puzzle on May 9, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TOPSOIL.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TOPSOIL Upper layer of earth (7) (7) Puzzler May 9, 2026
98% SOIL Upper layer of earth (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 30, 2026
39% SIAL Upper layer of earth's crust (4)
4% CRUST Earth's outermost layer (5) USA Today May 8, 2026
4% SUBSOIL Secondary earth layer (7) (7) Puzzler Apr 22, 2026
3% HOE Earth agitator (3) Newsday May 8, 2026
3% STRATUM Layer (7) The New Yorker Mini May 7, 2026
3% ECRU Earth tone (4) LA Times Daily May 7, 2026
3% PLY Layer (3) Eugene Sheffer May 5, 2026
3% PLIES Layers of tissues (5) Newsday May 5, 2026

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Upper layer of earth Crossword Clue
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TOPSOIL refers to the upper layer of soil, rich in nutrients and organic matter. It's crucial for plant growth. In crosswords, "Upper layer of earth" hints at this fertile soil layer, leading to the answer TOPSOIL.